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lpnaylor 04-23-2014 08:10 AM
Z1 Hood Struts Bulge
 
How to fix hood bulge on drivers side of hood. Only up 1/16 inch. I have seen posting that it is a easy fix but know one tells you how to do it. Thanks for the help.............

JARblue 04-23-2014 08:14 AM
http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ml#post2791610

I can take a picture of what I trimmed later today if you really need it.

GaleForce 04-23-2014 08:51 AM
Larry, I fixed mine by heating the plastic and reshaping it.

Meulen 04-23-2014 08:57 AM
I got a set of the Garageline struts. I'm going to do a DIY and review this weekend. Hoping not to have this problem with these. I can tell you they look incredibly well made and are gorgeous!

lpnaylor 04-23-2014 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2791861)
http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ml#post2791610

I can take a picture of what I trimmed later today if you really need it.
That would be very helpful; Thanks...

DEpointfive0 04-23-2014 09:49 AM
Dustin is about to post... Wait for it...


Then he's going to slap Jon in the face and tell him to check his PMs, lol

Dustin@Z1 04-23-2014 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by lpnaylor (Post 2791851)
How to fix hood bulge on drivers side of hood. Only up 1/16 inch. I have seen posting that it is a easy fix but know one tells you how to do it. Thanks for the help.............
There are a few adjustments that we do if needed in house. The first and easiest fix is to make sure that the ball stud on the fender well is not sandwiching the plastic battery cover between the washer and the fender itself. It it is, you can adjust the cover slightly to allow the washer to seat against the fender. Doing this will reclaim about 1~2 mm of height. You can also try adjusting the bracket on the hood to make sure that it is not binding when fully closed.

Alternatives like bending the plastic cover are a last resort. We have never had to do that in house when installing these for customers.

Good luck and let me know if you have any questions

JARblue 04-23-2014 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by lpnaylor (Post 2791980)
That would be very helpful; Thanks...
The first pic is from the top. You can see the cut out next to the strut (it's actually below the strut).

The second pic shows the cut out better. I didn't have a dremel at the time, so I just used a razor blade.

Please excuse the condition of my engine bay. It hasn't been detailed in a while :(

JARblue 04-23-2014 10:41 AM
Here is another pic that grandpawmoses posted in his thread that I linked earlier

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GaleForce 04-23-2014 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1 (Post 2791986)
There are a few adjustments that we do if needed in house. The first and easiest fix is to make sure that the ball stud on the fender well is not sandwiching the plastic battery cover between the washer and the fender itself. It it is, you can adjust the cover slightly to allow the washer to seat against the fender. Doing this will reclaim about 1~2 mm of height. You can also try adjusting the bracket on the hood to make sure that it is not binding when fully closed.



Alternatives like bending the plastic cover are a last resort. We have never had to do that in house when installing these for customers.



Good luck and let me know if you have any questions

I tried these suggestions before I modified the plastic cover. Neither worked. :ugh2:

Meulen 04-23-2014 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2792115)
I tried these suggestions before I modified the plastic cover. Neither worked. :ugh2:
hmmmmmmm....this sounds familiar!:icon18::ugh2::ugh2:

pfdaxe 04-23-2014 12:03 PM
I think I was a lucky one. I installed mine as directions stated with no issues at all.

lpnaylor 04-24-2014 07:40 AM
Problem fixed; made adjustment in the bracket....Thanks everyone....

alphajam 04-25-2014 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by pfdaxe (Post 2792158)
I think I was a lucky one. I installed mine as directions stated with no issues at all.
Me as well.

Joepro 04-25-2014 09:25 PM
I had slight bulge on the passenger side with my kfields kit, I ended up adding 2 washers to space the hood latch lower on that side, problem solved.


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